Cochrane Observer covers all of Ontario's Northeast, including Timmins. We have regular updates on town council, transit, health, and crime from in and around Timmins. See all our Timmins stories below.
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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department has announced that watermain flushing will be conducted in the Timmins South Area on April 1, 2025. The scheduled maintenance will take place from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, affecting local residents and businesses who might experience changes such as coloured
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Timmins Police are investigating a weapons-related incident reported on March 23, 2025, in the Laidlaw Avenue area. The Timmins Police Service stated that they received an anonymous tip suggesting that individuals were confined, and weapons were present within the premises. Officers from the Timmins Police responded to the report and
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The NOHA Tournament of Champions is scheduled to take place in Timmins, Ontario, in March and April. This event, as announced by the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA), includes competition among teams in the AAA and A categories. The U13AA matches are specifically set for early April 2025. Participants in
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Timmins Police Service is conducting an investigation into an alleged unlawful confinement incident within a local building. Reports state that the victim was confined and assaulted over a period from March 15 to March 22. Authorities have clarified that the victim and accused were previously acquainted and that the incident
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced a change in the snow removal schedule for the week of March 31, 2025. The disruption is attributed to a significant weather event, according to city officials. Residents in several areas will see their scheduled snow removal postponed. On March 31,
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The City of Timmins has announced a public meeting to discuss a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 293 Wallingford Rd. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario. This meeting is being held
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The Timmins Police Service reported that three individuals were charged with impaired driving-related offenses following separate incidents over the weekend. The charges arose from incidents that were independently investigated by the police. One incident involved a traffic stop in which the driver displayed signs of impairment. In a separate case,
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking the public's help in finding Aliya, who has been reported missing. The appeal for information came from the police based in Timmins, Northeast Ontario. According to a statement from the Timmins Police, residents with any information pertinent to Aliya's location
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced adjustments to its snow removal schedule for the week of March 31, 2025, due to an anticipated significant weather event. The affected areas include several streets in Timmins West, such as Lemieux, Lillian, Craig, Vanier, Lemoyne, and School Streets, as well as
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced a Significant Weather Event commencing at 12:01 AM on March 31, 2025. This declaration, made in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239/02), is in response to a winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada.
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The City of Timmins has declared a significant weather event effective from 12:01 AM on March 31, 2025. This action follows a winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada, which predicts substantial snowfall that could disrupt transportation and maintenance services in the area. The declaration is made according to
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced a change in the snow removal schedule for the week of March 31, 2025. This decision affects specific areas in Timmins West, including Shirley, Park, Power, and Joseph streets, where snow removal will not occur as initially planned. According to the City